| Where to publish HSRC data sets? |
Publishing research data is important for visibility, secondary use and impact. There are many ways to publish your data.
| Data Repositories |
There are literally thousands of data repositories out there, and so it is important that you find the appropriate data repository for your dataset.
HSRC researchers are mandated to submit datasets to the HSRC’s data repository as the repository of first resort, unless agreements with funders require a different approach. It is important to look at the data sharing policies of journals and publishers, as well as contracts with funders to ensure data may be shared via the HSRC repository.
Datasets published in the HSRC repository are added to DataFirst increasing exposure to HSRC research data.
The HSRC also generates and maintains DOIs for items submitted to the Research output repository. This will allow you to cite your data set in any publication.
| Consider data journals |
Data journals are publications whose primary purpose is to expose datasets. They enable the author to focus on the data itself, rather than producing an extensive analysis of the data which occurs in the traditional journal model. In many cases, the greatest value of a dataset lies in sharing it, not necessarily in providing interpretation or analysis.
Fundamentally, data journals seek to:
To find a list of open data journal please visit Open Data Journals or Data Journals.
| Other ways of publishing your data |
Curating data in a managed repository is viewed as proper data management practice, and therefore publishing data in a repository is preferred. Although there are other platforms to share data, such as ResearchGate and LinkedIn, these may be used only in addition to curating the data through the HSRC Research Data Service (if applicable).
Find other open access repositories here.
